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So, you want to know what kosher food is? Maybe you saw a small kosher label on the back of your food, and you want to know what kosher even means. Or perhaps you're Jewish and trying to gain a deeper understanding of what exactly makes something a kosher food.  Either way, we will break it down for you bit by bit so you can brag to all your friends about your krazy kosher knowledge.  What Does Kosher Mean? Kosher food and drinks are basically any foods that the Jewish dietary laws allow a person to eat. The Hebrew word...

It can be daunting to switch over to a fully vegan diet with one grocery trip. There are a lot of changes that have to be made to switch from a meat-eater’s diet to a fully vegan one, and if you try and tackle them all at once, you could find yourself eating a hamburger later that week.  That’s why we believe that the best way to make the switch is gradually. Remember, they didn’t build Rome in a day. Becoming vegan isn’t exactly as hard as creating an entire civilization, but you get the point.  Today, we will go...

Hot girl summer? How about hot puff summer? If you’ve never tried our Hella Hot Puffs, then you are seriously missing out.  Anyone who is a serious spice lover has absolutely got to try these super-duper spicy, crunchy chips that came up straight from hell just to show your taste buds what spice is really all about. The only question is, can you handle the heat?  Today we will give you the inside scoop on our Hella Hot Outstanding Puffs. We will answer all of your burning questions like: What makes these Hella Hot Puffs so hella hot? How spicy...

With thousands of different species and interesting uses in medicine and food, mushrooms are literally everywhere. Believe it or not, some people even dedicate their entire lives to the study of mushrooms and their amazing abilities. That’s cool and all, but we’ll stick with eating them on the occasional slice of pizza.  You don’t need to be a mycologist (thank goodness) to explore the funky fungi that the world has to offer. Learn a little bit about each marvelous mushroom and see what they have in store! One of our favorite mushrooms is called maitake, known for its many culinary...

It’s getting hot in here! When it comes to hot foods, there are a few different types of people. Are you a person who seeks out the hottest, most mouth-melting peppers on the planet just to push yourself beyond human limits (read: a crazy person)? Are you the one who dabbles with spice here and there, but runs for cover when the heat cranks up too high? Maybe you’re the person who needs a fire extinguisher as soon as you scoop from the mildest salsa at the party – just a hint of heat, and you’re done! But we think...

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and your eyes are starting to bug out of your head from staring at your computer – pack a picnic and head to your favorite outdoor spot to make the most of the glorious weather. Sounds like the perfect way to spend the day, right? There’s just one issue - when you go to pack your picnic food and items, you might not know what to add to your basket. This is a common problem – what items are deserving of your picnic list, and which ones can be left behind? In...